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shot dead while filming

By Francois R.

– Posted on 20 Jul 2022 at 15:11

A terrible drama unfolded on the set of the detective series. Conclusion: one death by bullets. We take stock of this sad affair.

In the morning of Tuesday, July 19, 2022on the set of the series New York – Organized Crime, a member of the team was shot dead. It is Johnny Pizarroemployee of a private company whose role on the set was to regulate parking and ensure security, who was coldly killed in the exercise of his work. He had arrived that day very early, around 5:15 a.m.

It is in the neighborhood of Greenpointat Brooklynan outdoor filming location for the detective series, that Johnny Pizarro died. According to the New York Police Department (NYPD), the employee was killed at close range. A person reportedly approached his car before opening the door and firing a gun. The suspected murderer would have fled as explained by the American media Variety.

A settling of scores?

The NYPD said a homicide investigation has been opened. For the moment, impossible to know the link or to affirm if the victim knew his killer. The American Channel NBC and production studios Universal Television are in shock. In a press release written together, they explain: “We are terribly saddened and shocked to learn that one of our film crew members was the victim of a crime early in the morning and died as a result. We are working with the police forces who are continuing their investigation. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and ask that you respect their privacy during this time..” Johnny Pizarro was 31 years old.

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